Almost Hummus Recipe

Ingredients for Almost Hummus

• No Salt Added Garbanzo Beans
• 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Ground Nutmeg
• Virgin Olive Oil
• Tap Water
• Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Kosher Salt
• Ground Cumin

How to Make Almost Hummus

1. Rinse and drain 1 (15-ounce) can of garbanzo beans.
2. Place the rinsed chickpeas in a food processor or blender. Add 1/4 cup of water.
3. Blend until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.
4. In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes, or until shimmering.
5. Add 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
6. Reduce heat to low. Add 2 cloves of garlic, minced, and sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
7. Remove the onion and garlic mixture from the heat.
8. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (crushed), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon cumin to the food processor with the chickpeas.
9. Pulse on medium speed in short bursts until well combined.
10. Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the food processor.
11. Process on low speed until the onion pieces are finely chopped but still slightly visible.
12. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Use within 3 days.